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Welwyn West

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About

Welwyn West ward encompasses the western portion of Welwyn village within the larger borough of Welwyn Hatfield. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities, centred around the original village core near St. Mary's Church. Its boundaries are largely defined by the A1(M) motorway to the west and the River Mimram to the east, creating a distinct enclave separate from the newer developments of Welwyn Garden City.

The ward includes the residential neighbourhood of Oaklands and the grounds of the former Lockleys estate. A notable local feature is the Digswell Viaduct, a historic railway structure that carries the East Coast Main Line across the Mimram valley. The area maintains a mix of housing types and provides access to the wooded paths and water meadows along the river, offering a contrast to the more urbanised areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Welwyn West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Welwyn West is £77,581 per year. There are 3 schools in Welwyn West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Welwyn West is home to around 6,158 people, with a population density of about 488.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Welwyn West Population
6,158
Population density
488.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.44(+85%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.27(-33%)
Other theft
11.2(+105%)
Public order
3.41(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.25(-49%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,212
84.68%
Other White
276
4.48%
Indian
137
2.23%
Irish
106
1.72%
Other
62
1.01%
Total population: 6,155

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,211
43.75%
Level 3 (A level)
817
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
13.02%
No qualifications
604
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,054

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,031
40.18%
Owns with a mortgage
849
33.09%
Social rents from council
305
11.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
230
8.96%
Other social rented
81
3.16%
Total households: 2,566

Property prices in Welwyn West

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in Welwyn West area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Welwyn West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Welwyn West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached20£579,500
Terraced8£496,500
Flats6£265,000
Detached24£827,500

10 years median price trend in Welwyn West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Welwyn West.

All postcodes in Welwyn West

AL69BW

Lord Mead Lane

AL69FY

Newitt Court

AL69RW

Grange Hill

AL69TS

The Limberlost

AL60TJ

Hangmans Lane

AL69JQ

The Crescent

AL60QB

Canonsfield

AL69BJ

Codicote Road

AL69DF

Halls Close

AL69EJ

London Road

AL69HN

School Lane

AL69JA

London Road

AL69RD

North Ride

AL69FN

White Hill

AL69JY

Windsor Road

AL60PR

Gwynfa Close

AL69JT

Saxon Road

AL69TX

Rollswood Road

AL69AB

Ayot Green

AL69LS

Church Street

AL60PN

The Avenue

AL69DY

Hobbs Hill

AL69RP

Carleton Rise

AL69FR

Clock House Gardens

AL69PE

Wingate Gardens

AL60HD

Canonsfield Road

AL69DN

Broomfield Close

AL69ES

Mill Lane

AL69GF

Frythe Avenue

AL60XF

Avenue Court

AL69NL

Linces Farm Cottages

AL69NT

Lockleys Drive

AL60TF

Briary Wood Lane

AL60QP

Birch Grove

AL69FP

Clock House Gardens

AL69TE

Darby Drive

AL69EF

High Street

SG48SR

Heath Hill

AL60BN

Wych Elm Lane

AL69PX

Wilshere Road

AL69TG

Wych Elm Lane

AL69JN

Stuart Road

AL69HU

London Road

AL60PS

Great North Road

AL69FB

Church Place

AL60HU

Treetops

AL69HS

Maran Avenue

AL60QR

Oldwood

AL69TD

Ninnings Lane

AL69BP

Lord Mead Lane

AL69JH

Windsor Road

AL69PR

Hawbush Rise

AL69JR

Saxon Road

AL69AE

Whitehill Cottages

AL69JF

London Road

AL69BB

Water End Lane

AL60QG

Heathbrow Road

AL69RE

Blakes Way

AL69PA

Elmoor Avenue

AL69PU

Wilshere Road

AL69AF

Whitehill

AL69EE

High Street

AL69EU

Mill Lane

AL69HZ

London Road

AL69GG

Frythe Avenue

AL69SQ

Willow Walk

AL69NH

Fulling Mill Lane

AL69BQ

Ayot St Peter Road

AL69RB

St Johns Close

AL69NS

Fulling Mill Lane

AL69SE

Danesbury Park Road

AL60EF

The Crest

AL69LH

Church Street

AL60PH

Canonsfield Road

AL69RL

St Marys Close

AL60QQ

Dudley Hill Close

AL69FU

Reeves Court

AL69AT

Ottway Walk

AL69EZ

Mimram Walk

AL69EA

The Green

AL69HX

London Road

AL69HA

Mimram Road

AL69LT

Wendover Drive

AL69GD

Tomlinson Court

AL69LE

The Beeches

AL60NG

Harvest Court

AL60QY

Whetstone Court

AL60PJ

Oaklea Wood

AL60PZ

Hollybush Close

AL60SS

Copper Beeches

AL69ER

Prospect Place

AL69LF

Welwyn Hall Gardens

AL69GE

Tomlinson Court

AL60PT

Oaklea

AL60QD

Canonsfield

AL69JW

Norman Road

AL69JX

Tudor Road

AL69UQ

Welwyn West

AL69RR

Dewars Close

AL69BX

Bibbs Hall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.